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The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.
The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.
** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.
As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.
The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.
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The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1 is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.
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The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.
/ðə fiːt wɪl muːv ənd sweɪ wɪð iːtʃ ˈmoʊʃən ʌv ðə kaɪt/
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** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.
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As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.
/æz æn ɪkˈsperəmənt ɪt ɪz ˈpɑːsəbəl fɔːr æn ˈæmətɜːr tuː priˈper ðə ˈrʌbər bʌt ɪn sʌtʃ ˈkeɪsəz ɪt ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz əˈtendɪd wɪð ənˈsɜːrtən rɪˈzʌlts/
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The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

amateur noun US /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading “As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.”

dealer noun US /ˈdiːlər/

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading “** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.”

kite noun US /kaɪt/

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading “The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.”

manipulation noun US /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

From this reading “The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.”

manufacturer noun US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading “** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.”

rubber noun US /ˈrʌbər/

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading “** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.”

Stamps noun US /stæmps/

plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made

From this reading “** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.”

uncured adjective US /ˌʌnˈkjɜːrd/

not seasoned

From this reading “The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.”

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1

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From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

393

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From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

8

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/

the lower side of anything

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

hangverbUS /hæŋ/

be suspended or hanging

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

home-made

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

How

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

kitenounUS /kaɪt/

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

looseadjectiveUS /luːs/

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.

moveverbUS /muːv/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.

obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

pasteboardnoun

stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

prepareverbUS /priˈper/

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

pressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

RubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

stamp-making

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

StampsnounUS /stæmps/

plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made

From this reading ** How to Make Rubber Stamps [393] India rubber, especially prepared for stamp-making, should be procured from a dealer or manufacturer, if good results are to be obtained.

stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/

not moving or operating freely

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

swayverbUS /sweɪ/

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading As an experiment, it is possible for an amateur to prepare the rubber, but, in such cases, it is always attended with uncertain results.

uncuredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkjɜːrd/

not seasoned

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading The mixed uncured rubber comes in white sheets, strong, firm and about 1/8 in. thick, and for its manipulation a press is indispensable, but can be home-made.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You can make the lady look as if dancing and kicking in the clouds by making the feet of stiff pasteboard and allowing them to hang loose from the line which forms the bottom of the skirt.

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  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Mechanic
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Things
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Illustrations
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Showing
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.